Lowering Spring Install Cost Estimate

[Matthewstorm]

BMR Performance lowering springs and alignment.

Why did you get these over the Steeda?

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[shadowblack_badger]

Why did you get these over the Steeda?

Well, I got them on a horse trade deal... and, I live in Valdosta, Ga. where the second Steeda location is at, so I kinda feel guilty. It’s basically a free.99 kinda thing. But I have the intention of giving Steeda my hard earned money in the near future...i.e. stop the hop kit. I’m a huge Steeda fan and believe that they have helped out our local economy tremendously. There’s literally no other reason to have not gone Steeda other than the BMR were given to me. If anyone wants to trade my BMR for Steeda, please hit me up, or even if Steeda wanted to trade, I’d do it.

 

[Martin Schacht]

Hey guys. It’s been 15 years since having a set of lowering springs installed on a Mustang. Since recently purchasing a 2017 GT, I have acquired a set of BMR Performance lowering springs. I am located in southern Georgia, and I am wondering what the average going rate is for a shop to install a set. I know I’ll have to get an alignment. And yes, I have searched this forum for answers and what threads I have found are several years old. Thanks.

A major shop in LA gave me some labor #'s. $420 to install springs, $280 for an alignment = $720. Might as well add in a front camber plate while you are in there, Steeda Part # 555 8174, $329.95., up to $about $1.050, and all you have is a set of sweet camber plates, springs with potentially mismatched sway bars. hmmm. Maybe consider installing a Ford Performance Mustang Street Handling pack/or a Mustang track handling pack.

. This way yu'll have a complete suspension, all components match for about $3,000 including labor. Sell the BMR springs to recapture some of the expense. I have a spread sheet documenting these #'.need an email to send it.

 

[MattSin97]

Hey guys. It’s been 15 years since having a set of lowering springs installed on a Mustang. Since recently purchasing a 2017 GT, I have acquired a set of BMR Performance lowering springs. I am located in southern Georgia, and I am wondering what the average going rate is for a shop to install a set. I know I’ll have to get an alignment. And yes, I have searched this forum for answers and what threads I have found are several years old. Thanks.

I recently got three quotes for Springs installation (I'm in California): $380, $600, and $350.

 

[m3incorp]

There used to be a saying "Go with the middle price". That saying may not fit your case.

I recently got three quotes for Springs installation (I'm in California): $380, $600, and $350.

 

[MattSin97]

There used to be a saying "Go with the middle price". That saying may not fit your case.

Haha yeah, a bit out of order, but I did go with the $380 installer.

 

[shadowblack_badger]

I am certainly going to address additional suspension support mods over the next few months. The BMRs are a keeper henceforth and I’ll be looking to add Steeda parts for support when the time and money becomes available. The springs are going in this coming Tuesday. I’ll post some before and after pics come Wednesday or Thursday. Thanks all for your inputs and not turning this thread into a shaming and opinion pissing contest.

 

[Mazman]

Do remember to get the bushings re-indexed as well as part of the installation.

 

[shadowblack_badger]

Do remember to get the bushings re-indexed as well as part of the installation.

Got it covered. Much obliged.

 

[Johnny_ynnhoJ]

Most quotes were $400 but found a shop. After posting on a local FB group about how I couldn't justify paying that price. A shop reached out to me, $300 w an alignment and they know about s550 Mustangs. No mageneride, eibach sportline installed & front camber bolts. Great deal. This was in Broward county, FL.

 

[shadowblack_badger]

Most quotes were $400 but found a shop. After posting on a local FB group about how I couldn't justify paying that price. A shop reached out to me, $300 w an alignment and they know about s550 Mustangs. No mageneride, eibach sportline installed & front camber bolts. Great deal. This was in Broward county, FL.

Stellar deal. Cant beat that.

 

[Johnny_ynnhoJ]

Stellar deal. Cant beat that.

No you can't! Especially a real shop that knows mustangs. Luck out on them.

 

[shadowblack_badger]

Update: springs are in. The car drives great and there is very little sacrifice in ride quality; thought there is more road noise. It is not slammed and change is subtle visually. We’ve had rough weather here in south Ga. Pics coming soon. Secondly, I’m considering a 20-25 mm wheel spacer. Any suggestions? I know going too wide eventually lead to bearing failure.

 

[m3incorp]

That is great. Do you mind sharing the name of the shop. I'm looking for a place to install my Steeda Stop the Hop Kit and MGW shifter.

Update: springs are in. The car drives great and there is very little sacrifice in ride quality; thought there is more road noise. It is not slammed and change is subtle visually. We’ve had rough weather here in south Ga. Pics coming soon. Secondly, I’m considering a 20-25 mm wheel spacer. Any suggestions? I know going too wide eventually lead to bearing failure.

 

[shadowblack_badger]

That is great. Do you mind sharing the name of the shop. I'm looking for a place to install my Steeda Stop the Hop Kit and MGW shifter.

Absolutely. Mike and Son in Valdosta, Ga. The gentlemen who owns the shop is Scott Gard. He is an awesome guy. He’s known locally for for late 80’s to early 90’s 5.0 builds. 1115 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, Ga. I trust him 100%!!

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